Synonyms for ligate
ˈlaɪ geɪtlig·ate

Princeton's WordNet

1. ligateverb

   join letters in a ligature when writing

2. ligateverb

   bind chemically

   "The enzyme ligated"

3. ligateverb

   bind with a bandage or ligature

   "ligate the artery"

Matched Categories

1. • Bandage
   • Bind
   • Chemistry
   • Join
   • Surgery

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